Have been since 1976 (got my advanced license then, Extra in 1985). Also hold a GROL Commercial license, since 2000.
Am not an appliance operator. Ran a Navy/Marine MARS station out of my home for 19 years.
Had excellent mentors when I lived in NM. Many of my friends worked at the Labs and military bases.
I’ve taught both amateur and commercial license courses.
The only thing stopping me from testing and getting the license now, is that they publicly publish your home address.. :/